Charter Realty named retail leasing broker for Storrs Center

Mansfield, Conn. -- LeylandAlliance, master developer for Storrs Center, announced that Charter Realty & Development Corp. has been named the exclusive retail leasing broker for Storrs Center.



Storrs Center is a $220 million, mixed-use town center and Main Street project located in Storrs, Conn. The public-private partnership is being developed in cooperation with LeylandAlliance, the Mansfield Downtown Partnership, and Education Realty Trust.



Storrs Center’s plans call for a vibrant, authentic town center that brings fashion, entertainment and convenience to the community, placing retailers and restaurants within a true college town setting. A mix of local, regional and national retailers will be represented.



Charter Realty will handle all retail leasing and provide development consulting for the Main Street commercial area, including shops, restaurants, entertainment uses, and services.



Construction on the project is scheduled to begin in spring 2011.



The master plan for Storrs Center includes 165,000 sq. ft. of retail space, 26,500 sq. ft. of office space, and 690 residential units, including rental apartments, town homes and condominium apartments.